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Slow Food Columbia is one of 200+ Slow Food USA chapters, located in Columbia, South Carolina. Our mission is to support the movement behind GOOD, CLEAN and FAIR foodways in the Midlands and beyond. Our convivium hosts workshops, potlucks and other events throughout the year to celebrate local + seasonal flavors; to showcase the culinary talents of our region's chefs, farmers, + artisan producers; to strengthen connections between members of our local food community; and to educate the public about the importance of knowing where your food comes from.

COLUMBIA, SC - July 1, 2010 - On Sunday evening, August 8, 2010, from 6pm to 9pm, the first annual Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival willdebut in the capital city.

Slow Food Columbia and Sustainable Midlands have partnered to highlight the taste of sustainably grown local tomatoes, explore the many varieties of tomatoes, and celebrate locally grown food and home gardeners.

It's all going down at City Roots: Your In-Town Sustainable Farm, one of the most talked-about new event venues in the Midlands.

At the Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival, you will enjoy a side-by-side tasting of commercially bred vs. locally grown heirloom varieties, a Homegrown Tomato Contest with local foodie celeb judges, live music, a cash bar, tomato bobbing, a “Chuck the Commercial Tomato” distance throwing contest, and share in a Tomato Recipe Showcase potluck supper.

EVENT DETAILS:Homegrown Tomato Contest -- Prizes will be awarded for the best tomato grown by a:1. Child2. Church, School, Club or Community Garden3. First-year Gardener 4. Home Gardener5. Local FarmerBest in Show awards will also be given for best small tomato, best red tomato, best yellow tomato, best purple tomato, and best unusual tomato.Confirmed local celeb judges thus far for the Homegrown Tomato Contest: Belinda Gergel, Columbia City CouncilRichard Burts, Historic 701 Whaley Ann Timberlake, Conservation Voters of SCFrank Knapp, SC Small Business Chamber of CommerceAmanda McNulty, Making it Grow Rodger Winn, Heirloom seed maestro Anne Postic, The Shop TartEva Moore, The Free Times Chef Tim Peters of Motor Supply Co. BistroChef Mike Davis of Terra RestaurantChef Ricky Mollohan, owner of Mr. Friendly’s, Solstice Kitchen & Cellar on GreeneKristian Niemi, owner of Rosso and Gervais & Vine RestaurantsTom and Julie Hall, owners of SMOKE Southern BBQ RevivalSean Hanley of MoMo’s BistroJulie Culclasure of Blue Cactus CafeChef Alex Suaudom du Monde of Baan Sawan Thai BistroChef Joe Turkaly of Doc's Gumbo GrilleBasil or Chef Benoit of Rosewood MarketHow to Enter ContestAfter purchasing a ticket here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118638, each entrant should send, via email, their name, address, phone number and the contest category (see above, multiple is ok!)toryan@sustainablemidlands.org.Ryan will then send you details for participating in the contest.All-local Tomato Showcase Potluck --If you so desire, bring a local, tomato-based dish to share (with a little card noting name of dish, w/ingredients), or just bring your own snacks. We will provide compostable utensils, plates, and napkins, as well as corn-based PLA compostable drink cups. A cash bar with local beer, sustainably packaged wine, water and non-alcoholic drinks will be on site. Parking is plentiful! Picnic style seating bring blanket or chairs.What is Slow Food Columbia? http://slowfoodcolumbia.blogspot.com/The Columbia, SC chapter of the international non-profit organization, Slow Food, whose mission is to support "Good, Clean and Fair" foodways in our local communities.What is Sustainable Midlands? http://www.sustainablemidlands.org/A coalition of non-profit organizations in the Midlands providing education and facilitating communication among citizens and community leaders about creating communities that have clean air and water and support principles of sustainability.What is City Roots Farm? http://www.cityroots.org/The 2.8-acre urban farm, located next to Owens Field, produces sustainably grown products like farmed tilapia, microgreens and heirloom vegetables, while educating the community about the benefits of locally grown food, composting, vermicomposting and other environmentally friendly farming practices.

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What is Slow Food?

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

Our MissionSlow Food USA seeks to create dramatic and lasting change in the food system. We reconnect Americans with the people, traditions, plants, animals, fertile soils and waters that produce our food. We inspire a transformation in food policy, production practices and market forces so that they ensure equity, sustainability and pleasure in the food we eat.

Our VisionFood is a common language and a universal right. Slow Food USA envisions a world in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.

About Our Local ChaptersOrganized by volunteer leaders, local chapters carry out the Slow Food mission in their communities. Chapters offer educational events and activities to promote sustainability and biodiversity and connect farmers, cooks, educators, students and everyone else who cares about their food and the environment.